Business Datebook 09.12.10

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Tuesday

Primerica to host business seminar

Primerica will host a seminar on “Business Ownership is Possible” at 7 p.m. at the ValueBank Tower, 3649 Leopard St, Suite 512. Free.

For reservations call Mark Oser & Associates at 883-7217 or 883-9365.

SBA explains loan programs in Alice

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be available for startup or existing small businesses in Alice to explain SBA’s loan programs, eligibility and free technical assistance from SCORE and Del Mar College’s Small Business Development Center. Updates resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package) also will be discussed. Individual appointments will be seen from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Alice Chamber of Commerce, 612 East Main St.

Del Mar College’s Small Business Development Center will host the workshop “Seven Ways To Help Your Business Survive Tough Economic Times” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sinton Community Center, 1300 E. Sinton Ave. Free. This seminar will help participants become a good businessperson by discussing strategies that can be implemented to assist in weathering the economic storm.

For information or reservations call 698-2220 or 698-2422.

THURSDAY

San Pat economic group hosts dinner

San Patricio Economic Development Corp.’s annual dinner extravaganza begins with a social at 6 p.m. at the Sinton Civic Center, 1301 E. Sinton St.

Steak dinner catered by Texas Roadhouse will be served at 6:30 p.m. School leaders from Aransas Pass, Gregory-Portland, Ingleside, Mathis, Odem-Edroy, Sinton and Taft will give presentations about their districts.

Music will be provided by country-western duo Brad Brown & Sam Glynn. Cost: $40; $35/members. Two levels of sponsorship are available for $350 and $500. Reservations should be made as soon as possible.

For information or reservations, contact the San Patricio Economic Development Corp. at 361-643-4744 or e-mail asstdir@sanpatricioedc.com

QuickBooks Series offered by Del Mar

Del Mar College’s Small Business Development Center, 3209 S. Staples St., will offer QuickBooks Pro Series from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays in Center for Economic Development Room 124.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be available for startup or existing small businesses in Rockport to explain SBA’s loan programs, eligibility, and free technical assistance from SCORE and Del Mar College’s Small Business Development Center. Updates resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package) will also be discussed. Individual appointments are available from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa St.

For appointment call Elizabeth Soliz at 879-0017, Ext. 18.

FRIDAY

Loan programs, training offered

The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain the SBA loan programs, counseling and training services and federal contracting assistance for small businesses. Updates resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package) will also be presented. The seminar is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the SBA Office, 3649 Leopard St., Suite 411. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Seating is limited and seminar is subject to change.

For reservations call 879-0017, Ext. 10.

Health Underwriters host symposium

The Coastal Bend Association of Health Underwriters will hold its annual sales symposium from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 6717 S. Padre Island Drive. This is an all day function for anyone holding a life and health insurance license and will provide six hours of continuing education credits for license renewal. Topics will include Affordable Care Act and Medi-Gap Modernization and other topics.

Confirmed exhibitors include City of Corpus Christi-Engineering, City of Corpus Christi-Purchasing, Comptroller of Public Accounts-TPASS Division Corpus Christi Army Depot, Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff independent school districts. This is an opportunity for the local business community to meet with government agencies and buyers. Cost: $60. For information visit www.implanners.com/ptac/index.php or contact Sean Smith at 698-2221.

Women in construction hold meeting

The National Association of Women in Construction will conduct its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at Craft Training Center, 7433 Leopard St.

County Judge Loyd Neal will make a presentation on the state of the county. There also will be installation of officers for the 2010-2011 year.

Cost: $20.

For information or reservations, call Barbara Taylor at 851-1000 or Barbara@barcom.cc

Supply Management hosts dinner meeting

The Institute for Supply Management-Corpus Christi, Inc. will hold its first 2010-2011 year dinner meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Corpus Christi Town Club. Attorney Debra Rodriguez will discuss hiring practices.

Curt Pate, stockmanship instructor and horseman, will show attendees ways to work with livestock so the animals handle and perform better.

Kit Pharo, feedlot pen rider turned rancher will share the experience he gained building his family business, Pharo Cattle Co., from the ground up.

Pharo will show ranchers how they can get through the tough economic times, and how they can get ahead. Cost: $25/includes lunch. Reservations should be made by Sept. 22.

For information or reservations, call 361-362-3280.

Institute Meeting

Community Associations Institute meets at noon Sept. 29 at Corpus Christi Town Club, One Shoreline Building. Hank Read (Marina del Sol) will be the program chairman and subject of discussion will be “Crime within Communities.”Cost: $14/buffet; $19/soup, salad, desert; $21/full meal. Reservations are required.

For reservations or information contact Phil Hale at 854-3179.

Veterans loan and procurement seminar

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center will host a free Veterans’ Loan and Procurement Seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 29 in the Central Jury Room at the Nueces County Courthouse. Topics include the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, SBA loan program initiatives, business counseling, financing options, Patriot Express Loan, procurement opportunities, home loans and available technical assistance resources.

For registration contact Simon Castillo at 879-0017, Ext. 21 or register starting at 9 a.m. the day of the event.

Del Mar hosts credit report seminar

Del Mar College’s Small Business Development Center will host the seminar “Financial Statements and Credit Report Essentials” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Northwest Branch Library, 3202 McKinzie Road. Free.